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If I have the opportunity to see the northern lights (on land) in Iceland, what lense would you suggest?

I am taking an OM-5 to Iceland and Greenland in September. I like that it is more water/rain resistant than some other cameras. I currently have the following lenses 9 - 18 14 - 150 75 - 300 I want to take pics of scenery in Iceland (possibly some wildlife), and HOPEFULLY the Northern Lights. Greenland is where I really hope to see polar bears etc I will be on an expedition ship for 16 nights and going up the east coast of Greenland. Do I have the right equipment? thinking I need to invest in a tripod as well.

I am off to Iceland and Greenland in August/September and have just started researching binoculars. I currently have an OM System OM-5 with various lenses. My biggest is a 75-300. The Greenland cruise is 16 nights on an expedition ship, so I imagine there will be a lot of time to look for wildlife. I would love a sensible recommendation. I didn't take binoculars to Alaska and really wished I had them in Denali.

sounds perfect 🙂. thanks!

They probably aren't including the whale sharks because it's so expensive, but they do start to arrive around March (some friends from Denmark were lucky enough to dive with them in early March this year). I have done the glass bottom boat a few times, and it seems strange you need to waitlist already. It's quite an inexpensive tour, if you book as a member of the public. It seems crazy that it is already 'booked out' b ut it might be because the tour company hasn't opened for bookings yet. https://www.glassbottomboat.com.au/ Turquoise Bay is one of my most favourite beaches in the world. You don't even have to be a strong swimmer to enjoy it. Turquoise Bay is famous for drift snorkelling. Most people just lean over a swimming noodle and let the current take them out and then back in. You can see fish swimming around your feet etc because the reef there is protected as part of the national park. https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/site/turquoise-bay How long do they give you in Exmouth? you could consider hiring a car and driving yourself to the boat ramp, and then to the National Park and Turquoise Bay.

I have a question about The Grill. I have read mixed information. From my understanding lunch is pretty muh wraps, burgers and hot dogs. Does this then change to cooking your own meat on hot rocks at night tiime? Just finishing my reservations 🙂

what time of year are you there? are you hoping to do one of the whale shark tours? it's one of my favourite places

If you need any info on Western Australia just inbox me - I am from there and pretty passionate about it

I'm really excited about getting mine 🙂

when is your cruise?

We are doing something similar to this in August before our September Greenland cruise

Ohh we go in September

when are you going?

The question was asked on another forum about Endeavour and parkas. It's my understanding that the jackets are only for certain destinations. This passenger is going from England to Scotland and wants to know if they are included, even if this is on an expedition trip. I have tried google and ended up back here. thanks!

I'm Australian and I much prefer the South Island, but I love Melbourne more than I love Sydney 🙂 we self drove both islands, so can't comment on an ocean voyage. We have done several sailings to other destinations in the South Pacific, with varying degrees of weather.

We are on Endeavour this September. We didn't even consider the layout of the ship, its restaurants or its pool - our only consideration was the amazing itinerary of eastern Greenland. We saw an ad on tv showing polar bears, then $28,000 each (within less than 24 hours) we were booked! it was later we found out about butlers etc 🙂

Great to know when doing a 16 night cruise or more

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I've just been on Virgin's Resilient Lady Have been to Alaska twice. Our last cruise was on Celebrity where the highlight for us was Icy Straits - we got to witness whales bubble feeding. It was a very emotional experience.

We are on The Endeavour this September. The itinerary keeps changing, but feel this might be normal? I'm hoping to see polar bears in Greenland...

None on Resilient Lady, but loads of satin and plenty of funny pjs

we almost booked with them, but it could probably happen to anyone? hate all the loungechair experts coming out calling it a "floating petri dish"

We are doing a cruise from Reykjavik that goes up the east coast of Greenland. We are doing Iceland via road.

"Everything needs to be secure down below" lol Davenport have some great ones too 🙂

Saw this new ad on tv tonight, and now I’m super excited about cruising! https://youtu.be/YGu-LBVTugs